Monthly Archive for March, 2012

: March, 2012

Social networking has become a way of life for many, and it has shifted the way people interact. In the past, the boundaries between what was personal and what was work-related were clear. A recent article about employers who ask for Facebook passwords… …

﻿﻿﻿Chances are, you’re familiar with the new workplace — one where changes are the norm rather than the exception, in fact employees and jobs seekers often share similar feelings about the unpredictable nature of the work environment. How… …

Networking is the most powerful way to land a job and create good working relationships throughout your career. While most people understand the need to acquire knowledge and skills through education, far less time typically is devoted to understanding… …

Let’s say you’ve been in the job market for a while, and you’re thinking of doing some consulting work while you look for the right position. This is a pretty common situation, and for many people, consulting can be a great option. He… …

Sending a note after an interview is a great habit, and one to keep throughout your career. In the job market timing is everything, and can help you land a job by keeping your name in front of the decision-maker. While email is the business-comm… …

I recently heard from a reader who accepted a new job only to discover the job was not what they had been told it would be. He was wondering if he should resign from the new job or stay and try to make the best of things while he looked for a new one. … …

A career transition does not necessarily mean you need to head straight for another corporate job. This is a period of exploration, and for those who dream of owning a business, franchising may be an option. The International Franchise Association pred… …

You don’t want to look back on your life and have regrets about what you could have done in your career, but switching career paths can be a tough decision, especially if the majority of your experience has been in one field, and your family relies o… …